Publications by authors named "H Hotzel"
is a versatile pathogen that does not only occur in humans but also in various wild and domestic animals, including several avian species. When characterizing isolates from waterfowl, isolates were identified as atypical CC133 by DNA microarray analysis. They differed from previously sequenced CC133 strains in the presence of the collagen adhesin gene ; some also showed a different capsule type and a deviant type.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContagious bovine genital campylobacteriosis (BGC), also known as bovine venereal campylobacteriosis, is a disease relevant to international trade listed by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH). It is caused by subsp. (), one of three subspecies of .
View Article and Find Full Text PDF() colonizes up to 30% of all humans and can occasionally cause serious infections. It is not restricted to humans as it can also often be found in livestock and wildlife. Recent studies have shown that wildlife strains of usually belong to other clonal complexes than human strains and that they might differ significantly with regard to the prevalence of genes encoding antimicrobial resistance properties and virulence factors.
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- - The study focused on the zoonotic bacterium's epidemiology and genetic variation from turkey farms in Germany, utilizing whole-genome sequencing to analyze 66 isolates collected from meat turkey flocks between 2010 and 2011.
- - Researchers identified 28 different genetic types and found significant genetic diversity among the isolates, with various resistance and virulence genes associated with diseases and antibiotic resistance being characterized through advanced bioinformatics tools.
- - Key findings included the detection of multiple resistance genes, including those linked to ampicillin and tetracycline, as well as a mutation associated with fluoroquinolone resistance, highlighting public health implications due to the observed genetic resistance patterns.
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- - The text discusses bovine genital campylobacteriosis (BGC), a disease causing major reproductive issues in cattle and recognized by the World Organization for Animal Health, leading to economic challenges and strict control measures in various countries.
- - A study conducted in Germany analyzed 63 BGC strains collected over 30 years using whole-genome sequencing, revealing a genetically conserved population with geographical clusters.
- - Results indicate that BGC control efforts in Germany have been effective, with no reported outbreaks since 2015, and suggest that the German strains share a common lineage that likely originated in the 19th century.